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What do Coco Chanel, Michael Jordan, and a golf course in Savannah, Missouri have in common? Gerald McCullagh.
This week on the 39/94 Podcast, Jodie sits down with British PGA member and Golf Magazine Top 100 Teaching Professional Gerald McCullagh — a man who grew up 50 yards from a golf course in Northern Ireland, coached royalty in Vienna, developed LPGA and PGA Tour players, and now calls Savannah home.
Gerald shares the story of his grandfather, who helped build the Titanic with a small plumbing company in Belfast. He takes us inside the Austrian castle where he lived and worked for seven years teaching golf to European barons, princes, and aristocrats. And he talks about what he's most proud of — not the famous names, but the junior golfers he shaped from age nine into collegiate champions.
We also talk about what separates the players who make it from those who don't (hint: it's not raw talent), the explosion of golf among women and families, and how his wife Dee is doing exactly that work right here in Savannah at Duncan Hills Golf Course.
If you've ever thought about picking up a club — including Jodie, who definitely just talked herself into it — this episode is for you.
In this episode:
- Gerald's grandfather and the Titanic connection
- Growing up beside a golf course in Belfast
- Living in a castle in Vienna and teaching the aristocracy
- Coaching Betsy King, Tim Herron, and a walk with Michael Jordan
- Two University of Minnesota golfers who helped win the NCAA Championship
- What discipline and passion really look like in elite golf
- Why Dee McCullagh's junior programs at Duncan Hills matter
- Gerald's advice for adult beginners (small swings, build up)
Links & Resources:
- Duncan Hills Golf Course — call the pro shop and ask about Dee's programs
The 39/94 Podcast is Northwest Missouri's community podcast - sharing the stories of the people, businesses, and experiences shaping our area.
🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode and become a Patreon to support this adventure.
Give a gift on KoFi , support us on Venmo of simply follow, comment and share on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok
🎙️ Sponsors of This Podcast:
💼 Greater Than Financial
🍗 Gina’s Café
📊 EL Crawford Construction
🎓 North Central Missouri College
☕ Scooter's Coffee
🐶 Pankake's Pups & Suds
💇♀️💇♂️✂️ Hair By Morgan
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Email us at [email protected]
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By Jodie O'BrienWhat do Coco Chanel, Michael Jordan, and a golf course in Savannah, Missouri have in common? Gerald McCullagh.
This week on the 39/94 Podcast, Jodie sits down with British PGA member and Golf Magazine Top 100 Teaching Professional Gerald McCullagh — a man who grew up 50 yards from a golf course in Northern Ireland, coached royalty in Vienna, developed LPGA and PGA Tour players, and now calls Savannah home.
Gerald shares the story of his grandfather, who helped build the Titanic with a small plumbing company in Belfast. He takes us inside the Austrian castle where he lived and worked for seven years teaching golf to European barons, princes, and aristocrats. And he talks about what he's most proud of — not the famous names, but the junior golfers he shaped from age nine into collegiate champions.
We also talk about what separates the players who make it from those who don't (hint: it's not raw talent), the explosion of golf among women and families, and how his wife Dee is doing exactly that work right here in Savannah at Duncan Hills Golf Course.
If you've ever thought about picking up a club — including Jodie, who definitely just talked herself into it — this episode is for you.
In this episode:
- Gerald's grandfather and the Titanic connection
- Growing up beside a golf course in Belfast
- Living in a castle in Vienna and teaching the aristocracy
- Coaching Betsy King, Tim Herron, and a walk with Michael Jordan
- Two University of Minnesota golfers who helped win the NCAA Championship
- What discipline and passion really look like in elite golf
- Why Dee McCullagh's junior programs at Duncan Hills matter
- Gerald's advice for adult beginners (small swings, build up)
Links & Resources:
- Duncan Hills Golf Course — call the pro shop and ask about Dee's programs
The 39/94 Podcast is Northwest Missouri's community podcast - sharing the stories of the people, businesses, and experiences shaping our area.
🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode and become a Patreon to support this adventure.
Give a gift on KoFi , support us on Venmo of simply follow, comment and share on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok
🎙️ Sponsors of This Podcast:
💼 Greater Than Financial
🍗 Gina’s Café
📊 EL Crawford Construction
🎓 North Central Missouri College
☕ Scooter's Coffee
🐶 Pankake's Pups & Suds
💇♀️💇♂️✂️ Hair By Morgan
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Email us at [email protected]